R. Kelly pleads not guilty to trafficking charges

The musician was arrested by federal agents in Chicago last week (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)

R. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges.

The musician was arrested by federal agents in Chicago last week.

However he's now pleaded not guilty to more than 20 offences.

The 52-year-old R&B star is also accused of paying and threatening the victims and witnesses in a bid to cover up his wrongdoing.

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